Unfortunately, while all the online places area great sources of information, you are much less likely to take action, or find someone to shadow, when online in a forum. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

@Jenny Yu do they have an online portal you can log in to?

Is it because it's a 2 bedroom or is it because it's in a better location and looks better in online pictures. 

Have proof on hand (easy enough to find) online of the missed tax payments and any documentation that supports that he specifically didn't pay his taxes.Probably a simply mistake on his part, but now if he wants to develop on it, he either has to land lease it from you or buy it back.I'm not sure how the whole tax deed thing works, so that would be something you have to figure out between the two of you.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

These include website/investor portal, CRM, in-person meeting space or online (Zoom), online scheduler like calendly.The secret is to create a "system" so you can keep the flow of PMLs coming through your pipeline. 

You can also use online resources such as City Data to search demographics in the area. 

Since the last time I was online, I have grown the investing to fix and flipping and a portfolio of 4 properties that are producing passive income.  

Overall, sounds like there is more inventory coming on line in 2025 in some major markets so wondering what some of those leading indicators of a "bottom" might be.